Minnesota at L.A. Chargers
INGLEWOOD, Calif. (Interstat) — Two teams looking to rebound from tough home losses will meet Thursday night when the Los Angeles Chargers host the Minnesota Vikings at SoFi Stadium.
The Vikings (3-3) are coming off a 28-22 defeat to Philadelphia, a game in which quarterback Carson Wentz threw for 313 yards and added 28 yards on the ground. Despite the loss, Minnesota has shown resilience, winning two of its last three games.
The Chargers (4-3) saw their two-game win streak snapped in a 38-24 loss to Indianapolis. Quarterback Justin Herbert put up prolific numbers in the defeat, passing for 420 yards and three touchdowns while also rushing for 31 yards.
Statistically, the Chargers hold a slight edge in record, but the Vikings have been installed as 3.5-point favorites according to oddsmakers. The over/under is set at 44.5 points. A projection from Interstat’s game simulator forecasts a 31-24 victory for the Chargers.
The game features a marquee quarterback matchup between the veteran Wentz and the Chargers’ star, Herbert. Both offenses will be tested by defenses seeking improvement after allowing high point totals in their previous outings.
Kickoff is set for 5:20 p.m. PDT on Thursday, Oct. 23.